Control System Engineer - I&C Design Engineer

OUTSOURCE Consulting Services, Inc.•Greenville, SC

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Control System Engineer - Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Design Engineer to support our client in Greenville, SC. This position serves as a staff engineer performing engineering assignments of intermediate complexity. Under direct supervision of the Discipline Lead Engineer or Area Lead Engineer, the engineer will analyze and make independent recommendations regarding technical solutions to problems of intermediate complexity in accordance with project requirements. The role involves developing and reviewing specifications and design criteria, performing and checking engineering analyses and calculations, specifying materials, equipment and systems, and solving technical problems of intermediate complexity. The engineer will also coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors and clients, execute work in compliance with the Project Quality Plan and procedures, and in accordance with the approved project scope, cost, and schedule baselines. Additionally, the role includes establishing, controlling and reporting on material key quantities, providing analysis and forecasts, and offering technical support for procurement and construction administration activities, including responding to requests-for-information and field changes. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors
Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
Intermediate knowledge of discipline codes and standards
Ability to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes and guidelines
Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Intermediate computer and software skills to include proficiency in the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
Experience providing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services on commercial or industrial projects
Proficiency executing EPC projects utilizing engineering analysis, 3D modeling and 2D Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) automation tools in a multi-discipline environment
Must be able to complete an Electrical Designer Self-Assessment Form
US Citizenship is required to perform this contract.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer license
Practical Field experience
EPC project experience for the following industries: U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency, Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program, Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology
Proficiency with Bentley Microstation
Proficiency with AutoDesk AutoCAD
Proficiency with Intergraph SPI
Intermediate knowledge of: Specifying instrumentation, Control systems procurement activities, P&ID representation; can recognize / report problems associated with control systems representation on P&ID, Developing control strategies and represent on P&ID, Instrument design and installation requirements

Responsibilities

Perform a broad range of I&C design activities, including design definition, control systems architecture and development, digital systems, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), network configuration, logic development, network switches, process controls, Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) development support and review, HMI, communication protocols, routing, and layout, Safety Integrity Level (SIL), and procurement activities
Prepare and modify instrument and control systems design documents (e.g., instrument datasheets, Input / Output wiring diagrams, schematics, panel layouts, logic diagrams, cable schedules, and instrument installation details)
Perform control systems sizing calculations for control valves, relief valves, flow elements, thermowells and other instrumentation
Create instrument index and datasheets and generate reports in Intergraph SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) database
Develop intermediate complexity control systems narrative specifications
Develop basic control systems logic diagrams and/or cause and effect diagrams
Represent control systems and participate in model reviews
Develop specifications and design of DCS, PLC and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) hardware and software applications; monitor DCS / PLC / SIS design developed by the design group
Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding technical solutions to problems of intermediate complexity in accordance with project requirements
Develop and review specifications and design criteria
Perform and check engineering analyses and calculations; specify materials, equipment and systems; and solve technical problems of intermediate complexity
Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors and clients
Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures
Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost, and schedule baselines
Establish, control and report on material key quantities; provide analysis, and forecasts
Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including scopes of work, technical bid evaluations, and review of vendor submittments
Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changes